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Vernon Philander, whose brother Tyrone was shot and killed Wednesday.
- Tyrone Philander, brother of former Proteas cricketer Vernon Philander, was shot and killed Wednesday.
- The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
- The family has asked for privacy to cry in peace.
The younger brother of former Proteas cricketer Vernon Philander, Tyrone Philander, 32, was shot and killed in Ravensmead, Cape Town, on Wednesday afternoon.
Family spokesman Gasant Abarder said the Philander family was grateful for the messages of support.
Vernon Philander thanked everyone, especially members of the public, who offered their condolences and messages of support during this difficult time for the family.
“Our family is coming to terms with the brutal murder in my hometown of Ravensmead today. [Wednesday]. I would like to ask that the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time, “said Vernon Philander.
Without details
“The murder is now the subject of a police investigation and we respectfully request that the media give the police the space to conduct a full investigation. There are no details about the incident at this time and speculation will make it very difficult for us as family to cry in peace.
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“Tyrone will be forever in our hearts. May his soul rest in peace. The family will not accept calls for media comment,” he said.
Western Cape Police spokesman Captain FC van Wyk confirmed that a shooting occurred.
“The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. Anyone with information about this fatal shooting incident should contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Nyameko Mnqayi at 079 894 1278/021 933 9000 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111”, Van Wyk said.
I would like to confirm the following and wish that our family’s wish to allow us to cry is respected. Thank you all for the love and support ?? https://t.co/ciyEt8VYLT
– Vernon Philander (@ VDP_24) October 7, 2020
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